Intern - Office of the Pediatrician in Chief, Jan. - June : Part-time

Intern / Extern Opportunity

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

This internship offers a dynamic blend of office administration and project-based work, supporting strategic initiatives within the Office of the Pediatrician-in-Chief (PIC) and Department of Pediatrics Chair. Interns will gain hands-on experience with a variety of responsibilities that foster professional growth, including exposure to high-level decision-making and collaboration across departments. This role provides a unique opportunity to see how Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University's Department of Pediatrics partner to advance patient care, address clinical needs, and bridge connections with cutting-edge research. By joining this internship, participants will gain invaluable insights into the intersection of healthcare leadership, innovation, and impactful pediatric care.

Experience

Research area : research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required.

Preferred Qualifications

Progression toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Biology, Public Relations (These specific degrees are not required, and we encourage all those interested to apply).

Strong work ethic and demonstrated initiative.

Strong writing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

Solid process, analytical, problem solving and time management skills.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Adaptability to situations.

Works well in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Education

College or graduate student that is currently working towards a Bachelor or Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration or other related field, required.

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organized, detail oriented; Able to prioritize time sensitive assignments.

Creative and flexible; Able to adapt to change.

Self-starter; Able to make decisions independently.

Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Able to work well with diverse groups, comfortable interacting with all levels.

Able to represent Children's in a mature and professional manner.

Willing to work long hours that could include evenings and weekends, if applicable to internship.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook) or other applications as required.

Able to travel throughout expanded metro Atlanta area; Must provide reliable transportation, if applicable to internship.

Job Responsibilities

The intern will support the PIC office with administrative, project management, and event coordination tasks to ensure efficient operations and successful project execution. Key responsibilities include :

• Assisting with office operations, including maintaining calendars, organizing files, and supporting the executive team.
• Supporting project management tasks, such as tracking timelines, deliverables, and team responsibilities.
• Developing proposals and recommendations for stakeholder gifts and end-of-year celebrations.
• Planning and coordinating events, including logistics, room setup, guest escorting, and food service coordination.
• Preparing materials for meetings, managing room reservations, and maintaining office supplies.
• Communicating with stakeholders and following up on key tasks or deliverables.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address : 2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family : Intern / Extern